we need a sword dps

[Morzy]

I would prefer Samurai tank and a rapier wielding Red Mage as the sword DPS. Oh, and Dancer as the healer, maybe with chakrams.

Why. Why Samurai tank. Why why why. Why take such an offensive character and throw them on the defence. We don't need another WAR.

[Morningstar1337]

Why. Why Samurai tank. Why why why. Why take such an offensive character and throw them on the defence. We don't need another WAR.

Actually we sort of do. WAR and SCH are the only jobs with that are guareenteed a slot in an optimal party ass the off-tank/healer. (Though as one pointed out the PS might not be the deciding factor but the utility, which is also true for SCH). It doesn't have to be SAM, but we do need some competition for the Off-Tank slot.

Also DRK was usually described as being offensive to the point where they harm themselves to attack, and in XIV, its a Tank. Ship's already sailed there

[Shippuu]

Why. Why Samurai tank. Why why why. Why take such an offensive character and throw them on the defence. We don't need another WAR.

Considering Samurai in Final Fantasy games have a strong history of defensive abilities and protecting others it makes absolute sense. They have had far more defensive/protective skills in past games than Dark Knight had, that's for sure.